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Weston’s Wilder Library gets $650,000 grant for addition, upgrades to entire site

By Cynthia Prairie ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Wilder Memorial Library in Weston has received a federal grant of $650,000 to support renovations to the 200-year-old brick structure and add 1,300 square feet of space in a new addition. The monies were awarded by the Vermont Department of Libraries, which was responsible for awarding $16.4 […]

First a lockdown drill, then a real lockdown at GMUHS as Chester Police investigate threat

By Cynthia Prairie and Shawn Cunningham ©2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC A report of a person with a gun threatening to hurt people at Green Mountain Union High School may have been a hoax perpetrated by a group that has conducted similar swatting calls around the country, but the Chester Police weren’t taking any chances. “We […]

Education finance panel brainstorms cost containment

By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Education Finance subcommittee of Vermont’s Commission on the Future of Public Education met for the second time on Monday. In the first two hours of a three and a half hour meeting, the committee received presentations by the Agency of Education and the Vermont Tax Department.  […]

Chester’s Festival on the Green celebrates 50 years of fun, family and the arts

© 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester Festival on the Green started 50 years ago as the  Sale on the Green.  And while it has been through a number of changes of the years — including who manages it and what is sold — it has still become an iconic tradition for Chester and all […]

Future of Education panel narrows focus to engagement, short-term cost containment

By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC Two months into its work, the commission that’s charged with looking at the future of public education in Vermont is preparing to hold the first of a series of public sessions on Oct. 21, with a venue still to be identified. The sessions are intended to solicit […]

Derry goat farmer tests fenceless tech at Magic

By Shawn Cunningham © 2024 Telegraph Publishing LLC More than three quarters of the way up Magic Mountain on a sunny September afternoon, Aimee Braxmeier sets up a yell. From up one of the mountain’s steep ski trails – far enough to be out of sight – comes bleating of goats. After a couple more […]

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  • To the editor: Chase demonstrates leadership and knowledge of issues

    To the editor: Chase demonstrates leadership and knowledge of issues

    Greetings to the Voters of Chester, Grafton, Windham and Athens, It is with great pleasure that I endorse Heather Chase for re-election for another two-year term as our State Representative serving Chester, Grafton, Windham and Athens. I had the opportunity to serve with Heather for several years on the Chester Select Board before serving myself […]

  • To the editor: Jonynas endorses Chase for re-election

    To the editor: Jonynas endorses Chase for re-election

    It is my privilege to endorse Heather Chase for reelection to the Vermont State House for the Windham/Windsor district. Heather has been a strong proponent of fair and considerate legislation in the interest of all Vermonters. She is open and receptive to the needs and concerns of her fellow neighbor constituents. She is always willing […]

  • To the editor: To save Vermonters, vote Republican Nov. 5

    To the editor: To save Vermonters, vote Republican Nov. 5

    Many residents of Windsor County and all of Vermont are struggling. I am one of them. My property taxes went up by another $800 this year. Woodstock residents saw a 30 percent increase in their education property taxes. Similarly, there was a 34 percent increase in Bridgewater, 26 percent in Thetford and 16.6 percent in […]

  • To the editor: Rep. Chase has been attentive to Windham taxpayer needs

    To the editor: Rep. Chase has been attentive to Windham taxpayer needs

    I am writing to support the reelection of Heather Chase, delegate to the Vermont House from the Windham-Windsor District. Heather Chase has kept our community of Windham well-informed about legislation being considered in Montpelier.  She has met in person with Windham residents, attended our community events and has submitted articles regularly to our community newsletter. […]

  • To the editor: Density based zoning doesn't belong in Chester's rural districts

    To the editor: Density based zoning doesn’t belong in Chester’s rural districts

    On Sept. 18, the Chester Planning Commission presented the Select Board with proposed changes to the Rural Zoning District Bylaws. Due to questions and concerns that arose during this hearing regarding replacing Minimum Lot Size Requirements with Density Based Zoning, the Select Board voted to continue the public hearing to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. […]

  • Riverside Middle students begin lap quilt project to benefit older citizens

    Riverside Middle students begin lap quilt project to benefit older citizens

    Senior Solutions, the Area Agency on Aging for Southeastern Vermont, and Springfield Area Public Access TV, with funding from the Vermont Arts Council, are sponsoring the Intergenerational Lap Quilt Project. Students from Riverside Middle School in Springfield will spend the next two months making quilted lap blankets for older Vermonters. This project is the brainchild […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive at GMUHS Oct. 10

    Red Cross Blood Drive at GMUHS Oct. 10

    From noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, Green Mountain Union High will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive at the school’s gymnasium, 716 VT Route 103. When you donate blood, you’ll receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email. You will also automatically be entered for a chance to win one of […]

  • Legislative Candidates' Forum Oct. 10 in Ludlow

    Legislative Candidates’ Forum Oct. 10 in Ludlow

    In keeping with its traditional efforts, Friends of Ludlow Auditorium will sponsor a forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10  hosting the candidates seeking the three Windsor County seats in the Vermont Senate and the RW-1 House seat representing Ludlow, Mt. Holly and Shrewsbury. The forum will take in the Heald Auditorium located on […]

  • Children's fall foliage art workshop Oct. 5 in Weston

    Children’s fall foliage art workshop Oct. 5 in Weston

    Wilder Memorial Library, 24 Lawrence Hill Road in Weston, invites children to join art teacher Casey Junker Bailey for a special art-making workshop at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Attendees will listen to a story and then create watercolor trees and decorated leaves to celebrate the season. The program is free of charge and […]

  • Grace Cottage hosts two Saturday flu shot clinics

    Grace Cottage hosts two Saturday flu shot clinics

    Grace Cottage will host flu vaccine clinics from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 5 and Nov. 2 at Grace Cottage Family Health, 185 Grafton Road in Townshend. You do not need to be an established patient at Grace Cottage to get a flu shot at these clinics. Pre-registration is recommended by calling 802-365-4331; […]

  • To the editor: Sen. Clarkson works hard for Windsor County

    To the editor: Sen. Clarkson works hard for Windsor County

    The people in Windsor District are so fortunate to have Alison Clarkson representing us in the Vermont Senate where she is majority leader.  Clarkson is one of our three state senators from the Windsor District and is seeking re-election for her 5th term in the Senate. In her 20 years representing our communities, in both […]

  • State House candidate Charlton to hold Grafton, Chester 'listening' events

    State House candidate Charlton to hold Grafton, Chester ‘listening’ events

    Hang on to that mail-in ballot! This election you have a vote and a voice. What do you want for the state of Vermont? What are your priorities and concerns? What ideas do you have for solutions? You are invited to tell Tom Charlton, a Republican who is running for representative to the State House […]

  • Nordic Harmoni to perform at Peru Fair

    Nordic Harmoni to perform at Peru Fair

    Nordic Harmoni will be singing together again during the annual Peru Fair at noon on Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Peru Church, 252 Main St. Nordic Harmoni is the only Swedish-American chorus in southern Vermont; it enjoys sharing Scandinavian heritage and traditions. All interested singers are welcome to join Nordic Harmoni. Seventy percent of the […]

  • Longevity-associated plant discussion Sept. 29

    Longevity-associated plant discussion Sept. 29

    Cavendish Historical Society will host a free talk on plants and herbs associated with longevity at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29 at its museum at 1958 Main St. (Route 131) in Cavendish. Dr. Charis Boke, a member of the Anthropology Department at Dartmouth College, will be one of the featured speakers. She is currently […]

  • To the editor: State House candidate Morrow on 'listening tour' this week

    To the editor: State House candidate Morrow on ‘listening tour’ this week

    My name is Chris Morrow. I am running for state representative from Andover, Londonderry, Weston and Winhall, the Windham-Windsor-Bennington District. If you would like to meet me and discuss state government, I am on a listening tour with an event in each town over the coming week. Please join me! Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 5 […]

  • Electric car cruise-in Sept. 28 at Chester's Country Girl Diner

    Electric car cruise-in Sept. 28 at Chester’s Country Girl Diner

    Are you EV curious? Come to the Electric Vehicle Cruise In from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Country Girl Diner parking lot, 46 VT-103 in Chester. This event is being held as part of National Drive Electric Week, which takes place from Sept. 27 through Oct. 6. Anyone with an […]

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